It didn’t take long for things to settle down in Big Cedar.
With the news that Lana and her thugs were being held behind bars—and the hitmen were in county lockup, awaiting their own trial—life was peaceful. And amazing.
Better than amazing, Alyssa realized.
It was a dream come true.
Quinn took her up into the mountains so she could have a good view of land she was now calling home.
He was behind her, his arms wrapped around her waist, as they stood against the railing of the scenic overlook.
“It’s beautiful,” she whispered, marveling at all the rolling green mountains.
“You’re beautiful,” he said, kissing her neck.
She giggled.
“When are we going to go to Little Rock to get all my stuff?” she asked.
“When do you want to?”
“I have until the end of the month to be out of my rental.”
“Will it bother you to go back to that town?” Quinn asked.
She cast a glance over her shoulder. “Nothing bothers me with Daddy by my side.”
“Mmm. I like the sound of that.” He turned her in his arms and leaned down to kiss her.
He held her another moment as they marveled at the view.
“You ready to go home?” he finally asked.
“Yep. You know, something tells me I’m going to have a lot of fun in Big Cedar,” she said.
He chuckled. “Something tells me that, too.”
They started walking toward the pickup. As he buckled her in, she said, “I love you, Daddy.”
“I love you, too, babygirl. More than anything.”
The End
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